Friday the 13th could be your lucky day! Or our lucky day! Or everyone's lucky day, depending on how you look at it. Cutting to the chase: The Starling Effect is looking for two other bands to join us for a show at the Princeton Pub in Vancouver on March 13, 2026. The Princeton is … Continue reading Seeking bands for a local show on March 13
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Come see our first show of 2026 on February 6
Starling Effect will perform their first show of 2026 on February 6 at Take Your Time Back, debuting as a three-piece after bassist Alex Reed's departure. The lineup includes THE STAKES ARE US, ZOE THE STRANGE, and STANZA LUNE, each bringing unique musical styles influenced by various genres and personal experiences.
Returning to live action in 2026
Despite our recent lineup change, we are not slowing down. We have regrouped as a trio (at least for the time being), which has meant some hard work in reconfiguring the songs. This is especially true for Greg, who has switched to playing mainly bass, but also keyboards, all aided by the use of foot … Continue reading Returning to live action in 2026
Help us celebrate the release of our new single on September 19
Come see us play live on September 19 at LanaLou's in Vancouver! This is the official release date of our new single, which features the songs "Pile of Ash" and "Memory Palace".
New music from the Starling Effect is coming on September 19
The songs are called "Pile of Ash" and "Memory Palace", and if you have seen us perform live in the past year or so you will definitely have heard at least one of them.
Up next: The Painted Ship on August 16
Wiggedout Music presents the Starling Effect at the Painted Ship (2884 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC) on Saturday, August 16, with guests Shimbashi Station and Thomas Van Alstine. We're pretty excited about this one for a couple of reasons. The first is that we played at the Painted Ship last September and really enjoyed it. The … Continue reading Up next: The Painted Ship on August 16
Come see us at the Fox Cabaret!
We are super excited about this one. We have been wanting to play at the Fox for a long time, and we will finally get the chance on July 18, thanks to Star Collector. Pretty cool that the Bad Beats are also on the bill. Get there early, because we're up first, at 7:30 p.m. … Continue reading Come see us at the Fox Cabaret!
Catch us live this Friday! (and also next month)
(Originally posted on John's personal blog.) It’s been a relatively quiet start to the New Year for the Starling Effect, but we’re gearing up for a couple of shows that I want to tell you about. Because it’s exciting. For me. (Your mileage may vary.) On March 21, we return to our old stomping grounds, … Continue reading Catch us live this Friday! (and also next month)
Update on upcoming live shows
We regret to announce that due to circumstances outside of our control, our show at KW Studios (originally slated for January 10) will no longer be happening. However! We do have a couple of other shows upcoming... On March 21, we will return to the Princeton Pub for a gig with China Syndrome and Moonfoil. … Continue reading Update on upcoming live shows
Our first show of 2025
Well, we're pretty excited about this one! It's a venue we've never played before. KW Studios is at 111 West Hastings, in the Woodward's Building, which has a long and storied history. (And also a big rotating W atop a replica of the Eiffel Tower, which makes it hard to miss.) Truth be told, we … Continue reading Our first show of 2025
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